Michaelmas 2005

Team America: World Police
Putting the "F" back in Freedom, Team America, an international police force, is always on hand to maintain global stability. The story follows Gary Johnston, a Broadway star, enlisted by the team to infiltrate a terrorist operation. With an appearance from North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Il, and Michael Moore, in puppet form, this comedy is not afraid to make fun of world leaders and pretty much everything else.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 9th October
2004, 98mins, USA

Citizen Kane
After the death of newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles), the media unravel his life trying to discover the meaning of his last words. Hailed by some as the greatest film ever made, and by others as the most over-rated, but all agree that there are few films that have been as influential as Citizen Kane.
10pm, Thursday 13th October
1941, 119mins, USA

9 Songs
Winner of an international film festival award for Best Cinematography, 9 songs is the tale of a love affair as recounted by a glaciologist on a trip through Antarctica. The development of their relationship is graphically portrayed through a series of passionate sexual encounters, unfolding in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs. A truly radical style of filmmaking from Michael Winterbottom.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 16th October
2004, 71mins, UK

Some Like it Hot
Fast paced Billy Wilder comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as two unemployed musicians who accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day massacre. Pursued by mobsters they flee to Miami disguised as female musicians. Includes Marilyn Monroe's most famous shot (the up-draught from a grate lifting her skirts). Hugely enjoyable and frequently voted one of the best comedies of all time.
10pm, Thursday 20th October
1959, 122mins, USA

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Based on the Douglas Adams' immensely popular book, Hitchhiker’s Guide follows the exploits of Arthur Dent in space. When he learns that a friend of his is actually an alien with advanced knowledge of Earth's impending destruction, he is transported off the Earth seconds before it is destroyed to make way for a new hyperspace motorway. With Stephen Fry narrating, this is a great laugh whether or not you've read the book
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 23rd October
2005, 109mins, UK/USA

The Last Waltz
This loving account of The Band's final concert is a delight for music lovers. Choosing not to focus solely on their on-stage performance, director Martin Scorcese instead uses interviews to produce a definitive account of a band on tour.
10pm, Thursday 27th October
1978, 117mins, USA

Sideways
Miles (Paul Giamatti), a failed writer, and Jack (Thomas Haden Church), a washed-up actor, embark on a week long road trip through California's wine country to have a good time. Alluring ladies that they meet along the way make both men question their choices in life. This Oscar and BAFTA winner is not to be missed.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 30th October
2004, 123mins, USA

Il Postino
With the backdrop of a Mediterranean Island in 1952, Il Postino is the moving tale of a young Italian man hired to deliver mail to a famous Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, who is in exile there. Poorly educated, he struggles to woo a local beauty, but with the guidance of Neruda, he learns to express himself through poetry. Winner of numerous international awards including several BAFTAs and an Academy Award.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 6th November
1994, 108mins, Italy/France/Belgium

Midnight Cowboy
The winner of 3 Academy Awards, Midnight Cowboy is a brave and moving film. Director John Schlesinger paints a vivid and credible picture of amorality, poverty and hopelessness in late 1960’s New York through the experiences of an outsider; "cowboy" Joe Buck and his relationship with homeless con man Ratzo Rizzo.
10pm, Thursday 10th November
1969, 113mins

House of Flying Daggers
A feast for the senses to be experienced on the big screen. When a young rebel woman breaks out of prison in ancient China, it is up to the authorities to bring her in by force, but things are not so simple... Another masterpiece from the director of ‘Hero’, ‘House of Flying Daggers’ features Ziyi Zhang, who gave a stunning performance in ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 13th November
2004, 119mins, Hong Kong

Breakfast at Tiffany's
Ideally cast with Audrey Hepburn in the role of Holly Golightly, a young, jet-setting woman in New York City who meets a young man when he moves into her apartment building. He is being kept by a wealthy, older woman, but wants to be a writer; she is a high-priced escort searching for a rich man to marry. Woven into this heady romance is chic Hollywood comedy at it's finest.
10pm, Thursday 17th November
1961, 115mins, USA

American History X
A powerful look at racial hatred in the United States. Derek (Edward Norton) returns from his prison sentence for murder. Having shed his former Neo-Nazi views and learning that good and bad transcend race boundaries, he is horrified to find his brother (Edward Furlong) making the same mistakes that he had. American History X is a compelling story of Derek's struggle to stop his brother from following the same path.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 20th November
1998, 119mins, USA

Dial 'M' for Murder
Ex-tennis professional Tony Wendice decides to murder his wife both for her money and because she had an affair but his plan goes awry. This provides the premise for a classic Hitchcock suspense thriller with a flawless plot, claustrophobic atmosphere and superb performances.
10pm, Thursday 24th November
1954, 105mins, USA

Sin City
Frank Miller's graphic novel Sin City is brought to life in this largely Noir film. Sin City is a violent place where the police department is as corrupt as the streets are deadly. The film follows follow three main stories such as that of Marv (Mickey Rourke), an unstoppable street fighter, who goes on a rampage of vengeance when a beautiful woman is killed while lying in bed with him.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 27th November
2005, 124mins, USA

A Day at the Races
This Marx Brothers comedy is considered to be one of their best works. However, the plot takes second place to the long musical numbers, outrageous routines and anarchic comedy. All of these elements add up to make this film a true classic of its genre.
10pm, Thursday 1st December
1937, 111mins